New Zealand'Had me retching': Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smell of raw sewageA public health warning has been issued after raw sewage flowed into the busy beach.10 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craftA concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.08 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeKiwi house hit by vandalism and arson, causing $15k damage and lost incomeThe break-in shut down life-support systems in kiwi enclosures overnight.17 Dec 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr Greg Severinsen: New Zealand asleep at wheel on environmental policyOPINION: It's time to change direction to catch up, and fast.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChemical spill, truck crash closes Pōkeno on-rampPolice say there are no reports of injury despite the two-vehicle collision.03 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandDid Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.01 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Return of the white herons as rare bird on NZ $2 coin thrives at predator-free site Only 150-200 kōtuku remain in New Zealand, with one nesting site in Whataroa.29 Sep 03:17 AM
New Zealand'Significant step forward': Cambridge to Piarere expressway gets green lightMore than 20,000 vehicles use the Cambridge to Piarerre stretch of SH1 every day.25 Sep 03:05 AM
New ZealandBurning rubber: Town faces fresh wave of foul odour reportsInvestigators have identified a home and an industrial site as possible sources.24 Sep 04:43 AM
New ZealandWill the 'net zero' target include shipping and aviation emissions?Minister Simon Watts is expected to decide on their inclusion in the target by November.24 Sep 03:52 AM
New Zealand'We will all run dry': Locals warn fast-track energy plan risks water supplyA 2023 council report warned drops could cut off Hāwea Flat’s drinking water.18 Sep 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina’s unchecked squid fleet linked to deaths and abuse at seaEJF found violence or deaths on 29 Chinese squid vessels near Argentina.18 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldBrazil's Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years, study saysScientists warn the forest is nearing a tipping point of 20-25% loss.15 Sep 10:13 PM
WorldGreen bus shelters: How living roofs cool cities and support pollinatorsBoston says greening all 8000 shelters would add 7ha of green space.15 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
WorldPlagued by geese, one city pays for drones and dogs to scare them awayDrones, Border Collies, and water devices will be used to deter the geese.01 Sep 08:59 PM
WorldSea eagles blamed for missing Shetland pony foals in ScotlandFarmers upset as eagles attack livestock; calls for culling grow.01 Sep 02:59 AM
OpinionOpinion: Govt's farm-to-forest ban fails rural NZOPINION: Proposed changes fail to meet expectations on carbon forestry.14 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandLogging company fined $112k for breaching environmental standardsThe company was fined $112,500 for breaching environmental standards.17 Jul 05:55 AM
ChristchurchGlass, metal and plastic found in stomach of a little blue penguin“I’ve never seen things like that inside a penguin’s stomach."14 Jul 04:15 AM
New ZealandGreen light for fires on Napier beaches after council quietly revokes bylawIt's open season for some winter marshmallow toasting.11 Jul 06:00 PM
PropertyWatch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent'Land eroding, health and safety of young kids has been at risk for the last three years'.11 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandCalls to close NZ's largest orange roughy fisheryGroup says Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery is 'past the brink' of collapse.08 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow a new form of erosion protection could save Te Awanga's shorelineCouncil funded the Ecoreef project, costing an estimated $800,000.01 Jul 07:37 PM
WorldPolice discover 381 bodies in Mexico crematorium amid negligence claimsSome remains might have been there for up to two years.30 Jun 01:54 AM
OpinionOpinion: We are one bad rainstorm away from disasterSlash and sediment from logging are major issues in steep hill forestry.29 Jun 06:00 PM
